The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) aims to fund research, find solutions and fuel change in fresh produce food safety. Since 2007, CPS has funded 236 research projects across 49 institutions worldwide, investing over $43 million in food safety advancements. This week, CPS announced the release of a research report regarding 17 years of research findings. The report addresses the following areas:
- Domestication and Wild Animals and Pathogen Transference
- Environmental Pathogen Control
- Process Control Part 1: Produce Wash Systems
- Process Control Part 2: Compost and Soil Amendments
- Pathogen Detection Methods and Microbial Tools
- Agricultural Water Management
- Pathogen Persistence and Movement on the Farm
- Pathogen Persistence on Fruits and Vegetables
- Controlled Environment Agriculture
To access the full report on 17 years of research insights, click here.